Leadership for an Age of Higher Consciousness

Book excerpt: B.T. Swami is my dearest friend, brother and inspiration. Over thirty years, I closely witnessed in him a truly brilliant leader. Compassion was the principle of his life.He genuinely cares. His devoted studies and his lifetime of service has inspired penetrating insight and profound wisdom that transcends all political, racial or sectarian barriers. His message is accessible, practical and non-judgmental. During his life, B.T. Swami guided people of multi backgrounds, from university students to villagers in Africa, from corporate heads to the inner city downtrodden. He was a friend and guide to many world leaders including Nelson Mandela and Muhammed Ali. In Leadership for an Age of Higher Consciousness B.T. Swami invites us to enter into the realm of empowered conscious leadership. He challenges us to go beneath the surface and recognize the authentic needs of those we lead. His insights set the bar high, demonstrating why leadership is essential, how to be an empowered leader, and the powerful legacy this creates, both in the world and within the hearts of those we lead. Please open your hearts to this treasure chest of wisdom. Let us raise ourselves and the world around us towards a higher level of consciousness, peace and compassion. His Holiness Radhanatha Swami Spiritual Guide, Author and Activist Leadership in any capacity has taken on such awesome proportions that even the best leaders must find innovative and creative ways to deal with today's complex situations. Leadership for an Age of Higher Consciousness: Administration from a Metaphysical Perspective is a ground breaking self-help manual written for those who seek to develop a more penetrating perspective and greater effectiveness in the leadership process. This book is relevant for heads of government, organizations and families, and for anyone seeking greater insight into self-leadership."An example in the truest sense of global principle-centered leadership, Swami Krishnapada (Bhakti Tirtha Swami) manages to take consciousness-raising to its highest platform of self-realized actuality in humanizing the workplace. My experience in working with all of the nations of the world convinces me that such a book is the corporate leadership guide for the coming millennium. The Honorable Pierre Adossama Director, Labor Relations (Retired) International Labor Organization, United Nations